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I you found yourself in the future/past and you were looking for a job on board a space ship which captain would you want to work under?

just wondering

-- Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:55 pm --

mine is Malcolm Reynolds by the way

What was the name of the fatty captain of the spaceship in wall-e? I'd chose this one, but only for the spaceship. On all the other ships, I guess there is work involved... :tongue:

Picard. That Enterprise was a smurfing luxury liner.

Picard. He takes care of his crew.

Gruebeard said:

Picard. That Enterprise was a smurfing luxury liner.

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This x100.

Covar said:

Picard. He takes care of his crew.

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And Mal doesn't?

Wahad said:

Covar said:

Picard. He takes care of his crew.

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And Mal doesn't?

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The whole stake through the heart... well that was just a random act of keep the audience guessing...

Being my own self? Picard. Even if he seems strict, he also seems to be fair and care for his people. And his enterprise is pretty cool!

But what job aboard a spaceship would be good for my skills? I guess I could make some Holodeck programs, if no programming is involved...

Writing in Sisko

Picard.

I could give a crap about the captain less than I care about living conditions. I am assuming that I'd probably be a generic enlisted person, rather than one of the few top brass (if the ship is large enough to support the idea). So, in order from least desirable to most desirable:

Mal is an aggravating boss, and the ship small, so you're in close proximity to him at all times. Being on his ship would pretty much be like being on a small navy vessel out at sea with no clue where your next meal is coming from. Next.

Han Solo isn't much better. Both are "my way or the highway" kind of guys, and always getting you into the thick of trouble, with a ship that barely space-worthy. But at least Han seemed to be a little warmer and more fun-loving than Mal, in general.

Adama would be alright, if there wasn't that whole "we're constantly on the brink of death thing." The ship is big, like a small town or aircraft carrier. Most folks know most folks, but you can probably avoid the most annoying brass. You could get on with your job and if you were reasonably competent, have a happy existence.

Kirk would be my 2nd from the top choice. The Enterprise was fairly luxurious as far as ships go, and there were always fun things to do for the average crew member.

But nothing beats the Enterprise of Picard's era. Holodecks alone would cinch this choice for me.

As long as we're going for luxury, I'd like to change my vote to Memnon Vanderbeam, of the crisis-era Fuseli. :uhhuh:

Why would I be on a spaceship in the past?

Writing in Captain Peppy V. Hare BECAUSE I FUCKING CAN

ElJuski said:

Why would I be on a spaceship in the past?

Writing in Captain Peppy V. Hare BECAUSE I FUCKING CAN

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Space furry paradise!

Because seriously, Sisko is the best Star Trek captain.

Kissinger said:

Writing in Sisko

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Yeah, I would have, but the Defiant wasn't that roomy...

Han Solo

Picard is great if you want a cruise through space.
Kirk would be fine as long as your shirt is yellow or blue.
Adama would likely have you killed or wind up a cylon.
Mal, well, let's face it, Mal = Han, Serenity = Millenium Falcon, and the only real difference is the rest of the crew. With River running around being scary and beating the crap out of bar-fulls of people, it is a bit high on the bodily injury-o-meter.

Han would be cool because he's a smuggler, he doesn't want to get into a firefight with anyone, just slip past. There'd be run-ins, but with the Falcon's speed, we'd probably be able to make it away ok. Plus, I'm sure Han knows all the good bars around the galaxy. With Chewy along, we likely would not have much to worry about from thugs and such.

ElJuski said:

Why would I be on a spaceship in the past?

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"A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away..."

Also, writing in Commander Shepard.

I voted for Adama, because the poll doesn't actually say anything about the ship or the crew. So, all other things equal, Adam would be my choice. Solo and Reynolds – they'd be nice guys to have a drink with, but at the end of the day they're undisciplined renegades. I couldn't follow a person like that. Kirk and Picard I could respect at an intellectual level ("THERE'S a man worth following!"), but not at the gut level I could respect Adama. I'd want the captain who could provoke in me pure, unthinking obedience, loyalty, and devotion, and that'd be Adama.

Wahad said:

Covar said:

Picard. He takes care of his crew.

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And Mal doesn't?

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If I were on his crew, I'd "take care" of Mal.

ZenMonkey said:

Wahad said:

Covar said:

Picard. He takes care of his crew.

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And Mal doesn't?

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If I were on his crew, I'd "take care" of Mal.

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And you would not take care of Jean Luc?

sixpackshaker said:

ZenMonkey said:

Wahad said:

Covar said:

Picard. He takes care of his crew.

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And Mal doesn't?

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If I were on his crew, I'd "take care" of Mal.

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And you would not take care of Jean Luc?

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I know I would...

Sisko, from DS9. He's got the leadership of Picard with the fun loving attitude of Kirk... and he's also the Messiah of an Alien Culture. [spoiler:34cpc2l1]Too bad he goes crazy towards the end of DS9 and gets killed/becomes a Prophet.[/spoiler:34cpc2l1]

sixpackshaker said:

ZenMonkey said:

If I were on his crew, I'd "take care" of Mal.

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And you would not take care of Jean Luc?

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Couldn't care less about Star Trek. I might take care of Patrick Stewart though.

Picard is already married to starfleet and archeology is his mistress.

My fear with serving on a star trek ship would be being a random casualty. I'd probably have the best quality of life and everything, but I would not want to be a security guard.

Running with Han Solo before A new hope would be alright, but it would be a life of crime and I'm not sure how I feel about that. After ANH it would basically be like being any other rebel.

Mal has too many restrictions for any kind of safe or normal life. He refuses to work with alliance, which means hardly ever doing honest work. Doing his outlaw thing means someone usually gets shot every episode, and god help you if you're in a movie with the guy.

Adama would be cool, and I'm sure if I found myself in that situation I'd follow him to hell and back, but honestly I'd probably die long before that point. Plus I wouldn't want to live like that, both before and after the series finale.

I guess of those options I'd say Picard. I would want to be some kind of science officer perhaps.

Archer :tumbleweed: Seriously, though, I voted Adama. The Lorne Greene version. And I would call him Pa. Oops I have just been informed (quite rudely) that I am ''necroposting.'' I guess now I know what Thread Necromancer means. Sorry.

Picard. On the Enterprise E.

How come you don't have Thrawn or Palleon from the Star Wars universe in there as well?

Han Solo. No contest.

Thrawn was a... Moff? Grand Moff? Some shit. If you can choose Thrawn, I choose Lord Nelson. That's right, I went non-fiction on your ass.

Gah hard to decide between Galactica with Adama and Serenity with Reynolds...

Galactica there are tons of people and it would be an awesome experience but with the Serenity I get to hit on Kaylee.

Can I be on the Serenity but be with the fleet with the Galactica?

HoboNinja said:

Gah hard to decide between Galactica with Adama and Serenity with Reynolds...

Galactica there are tons of people and it would be an awesome experience but with the Serenity I get to hit on Kaylee.

Can I be on the Serenity but be with the fleet with the Galactica?

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Since Serenity showed up in BSG (thanx to the CGI team that did both shows), why not?

Y'all are lame-sauce for not choosing Solo. Han is the most bad ass out of all of them, and obviously it has to be him.

Well Picard is the obvious choice, but you have to think.. no one ever dies under Han Solo's command...

I'd wanna meet the Serenity crew but I'd wanna fly with Picard, mang.

Picard - He actually acted like he cared about his crew plus his ship is without a doubt the most comfortable of all those on the list.

Who'd win in a fist fight. Solo or Kirk?

Kirk'd shoot first.

This is a fist fight no weapons allowed

Right. Like *both* of them wouldn't hide one and smuggle it in.

Picard, no questions. I wouldn't respect Kirk, and Sisko, the only other one I would choose, I would be afraid that he would kill me at some point.

Mal would agree we're too pretty to die.

BlackCat said:

Picard. On the Enterprise E.

How come you don't have Thrawn or Pellaeon from the Star Wars universe in there as well?

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Han Solo, either jetting around the galaxy in the Falcon, or in his career as general of the Mon Remonda anti-Zsinj taskforce.
Then Grand Admiral Thrawn/Captain (later SupComm) Pellaeon on the Chimaera.
Write in for Revan/the Jedi Exile on the Ebon Hawk from the KOTOR series.

BlackCat said:

Who'd win in a fist fight. Solo or Kirk?

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Solo because he'd fight dirty and he'd definitely get the first punch in.

HoboNinja said:

Totally not gay, guys! Honest!

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This is how I view the majority of your posts.

It was was a tough choice between Han and Mal, but I'm going with Mal on this one.

Calleja said:

Mal would agree we're too pretty to die.

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But the guy he told that to in the series died.

Creideiki would be an awesome captain to serve under... if the ship hadn't gotten into so much trouble. It'd be be way too much trouble serving aboard Streaker after it made it's discovery. Not to mention I'm not sure how I'd get along with a nearly all dolphin crew.

Too bad you've limited it to starship captains. I wouldn't mind serving under Captain Jester (aka Willard Phule). They're part of the Space Legion, despite being stationed on planets or space stations most of the time, does it still count?

don't bring fists to a blaster fight

BlackCat said:

Who'd win in a fist fight. Solo or Kirk?

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Well...

Would Han shoot first?

EDIT: Now, ya see, I didn't even notice that there was two pages to this thread. Now my joke is old. Damn early morning feedings.

My friends and I agree that Adama has his shit together. He runs a tighter ship than most of the others on the list, but I would not fear, were I under his command.

Picard: let's face it, being a star trek spaceman is awesome. Access to replicators and holodecks? Those are hella work benefits, son.

However, if you were under Kirk wearing a red shirt, you were fucked.

Adama without a doubt! (regardless of the ship)

Havent you people watched BSG?!?!

BSG? Pfft, have you read about Solo PRE-Leia/Episode IV?

Now there's a lifestyle I could get behind!

ZenMonkey said:

If I were on his crew, I'd "take care" of Mal.

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I voted Malcolm only to get closer to Kaylee. *sigh*

Batdan said:

ZenMonkey said:

If I were on his crew, I'd "take care" of Mal.

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I voted Malcolm only to get closer to Kaylee. *sigh*

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*daydreams about all the Twi'lek she could eat*
Take that as you will.

Adama is a man I would follow into the mouth of Hell, but it wouldn't be comfortable at all. The ship got progressively beat up, the food was disgusting algae stuff, and the only booze in any sort of quality was Tyrol's bathtub liquor. Not to mention the Cylons were always one step away from blowing them into atoms.

I'd have to choose Picard. The Enterprise had all the creature comforts and a kick-ass holodeck.

IronBrig4 said:

Adama is a man I would follow into the mouth of Hell, but it wouldn't be comfortable at all. The ship got progressively beat up, the food was disgusting algae stuff, and the only booze in any sort of quality was Tyrol's bathtub liquor. Not to mention the Cylons were always one step away from blowing them into atoms.

I'd have to choose Picard. The Enterprise had all the creature comforts and a kick-ass holodeck.

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Yeah, I wouldn't make the Galactica my ship of choice at all. But if I was choosing on the basis of captain alone, it would be Adama in an instant.

Maybe stick him on a Home One, or The Lusankya or something, and that would be my optimal choice.

Han Solo, before he met Leia.

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Rob King said:

IronBrig4 said:

Adama is a man I would follow into the mouth of Hell, but it wouldn't be comfortable at all. The ship got progressively beat up, the food was disgusting algae stuff, and the only booze in any sort of quality was Tyrol's bathtub liquor. Not to mention the Cylons were always one step away from blowing them into atoms.

I'd have to choose Picard. The Enterprise had all the creature comforts and a kick-ass holodeck.

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Yeah, I wouldn't make the Galactica my ship of choice at all. But if I was choosing on the basis of captain alone, it would be Adama in an instant.

Maybe stick him on a Home One, or The Lusankya or something, and that would be my optimal choice.

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This man knows what he's talking about

If Adama had his sh!t together, why were there so frakkin' many mutinies and revolutions with in the fleet? He goes to the bottom of my list.

Hand Solo? I'd never follow a man named for self love.

Mal, seemed like a bad captain. He'd be fun to have on your side in a barfight, or a caper. But, he just did not have the chops to lead a safe ship.

Kirk would suck to work for, he got all the action and women.

Jean-Luc was actually written/played like a ship's captain. So I'd still serve aboard his ship.

sixpackshaker said:

If Adama had his sh!t together, why were there so frakkin' many mutinies and revolutions with in the fleet? He goes to the bottom of my list.

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Because every last member of humanity had witnessed Armageddon, and no matter how much training the pilot has, there are still people afraid of flying. People thought they could do it better. The fact that they didn't get the chance is a testament to the fact that they couldn't.

From U-571

“A sea captain is a mighty and terrible thing.”

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I can't find the rest of the quote.

But only Picard and Adama have that swagger and command presence to be a good captain.